Esther Yoder

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Mar 16, 2008 at 4:07 AM

APPLE CREEK -- Esther M. Yoder, 73, of Apple Creek, died early Saturday morning, March 15, 2008, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, following a period of declining health.She was born in Hartville on Feb. 7, 1935, to the late Sol and Soloma (Cross) Miller and lived most of her life near Apple Creek.She was a member of East Union Mennonite Church.On Feb. 4, 1955, she married Leroy D. Yoder. He survives. Also surviving are children, Don Yoder of Orrville, Dennis Yoder of Dundee, Richard (Casey) Yoder of Strasburg, Larry D. (Juanita) Yoder of Apple Creek, Gaylen (Karlene) Yoder of Apple Creek, Carolyn (Kevin) Troyer of Dalton and Tena (Les) Miller of Mount Eaton; 16 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a step-great grandson; two sisters, Alice (Mel) Sommers and Mabel Campbell, both of Hartville; a brother, Harold (JoAnne) Miller of Mogadore; and a sister-in-law, Sarah Miller of Hartville.She was preceded in death by a son, Glenn Leroy Yoder, and two brothers, William and Howard Miller.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at East Union Mennonite Church with Pastor Duane Detweiler officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.Friends may call on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the church or one hour prior to services on Tuesday.Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton is handling arrangements.Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home Web site at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.

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